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Daniela de los Santos
MSc in Data Science from the Barcelona School of Economics. BSc in Sociology from the Catholic University of Uruguay.
I have broad experience in data-driven social research and public policy analysis, machine and deep learning modeling, data processing and visualization, geospatial analysis, as well as scientific dissemination and teaching. My main areas of interest are the applications of data science tools in the design, implementation, and evaluation of public policy, aiming at the reduction of gender and social inequalities.
Education
MSc in Data Science for Decision Making
Barcelona School of Economics (Joint degree: Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)
Barcelona
2023 - 2022
- Overall average grade: 8.77/10 (A-). Thesis: ‘Forecasting Global Refugee Flows: A Machine Learning Approach using Non-conventional Data’. Grade: 10 (A+). Available here.
BSc in Sociology
[Licenciatura en Sociología] Catholic University of Uruguay - Faculty of Human Sciences
Montevideo
2014 - 2010
- Overall average grade: 5,46/6. Thesis (2020): ‘The childhood neighborhood as a center of gravity: Residential mobility of young people from Montevideo during their transition to adulthood.’
BA in Literature
[Licenciatura en Letras] University of the Republic - Faculty of Humanities and Education Sciences
Montevideo
2012 - 2010
- 2/4 years approved
Certifications and Courses
Housing Building and Damage Assessment Intermediate Training
SURGE Academy - UNDP
Virtual
2021
Household Building and Damage Assessment Introductory Training
SURGE Academy - UNDP
Virtual
2021
Package development in R
Latin R Tutorials
Santiago de Chile
2019
Data Science
Hack Academy
Montevideo
2019
Learn Python
Codecademy
Virtual
2019
The Data Scientist’s Toolbox
John Hopkings University (Coursera)
Virtual
2018
Care Policies: Prospects and challenges for equality
Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences (FLACSO)
Montevideo
2017
Research Design and Causal Inference
Winter School in Social Science Methodology - Catholic University of Uruguay
Montevideo
2014
Survey experiments
Winter School in Social Science Methodology - Catholic University of Uruguay
Montevideo
2014
Professional Experience
Consultant in Economy and Gender Equality for the COVID-19 Response - Gender Team
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - Regional Hub for Latin America and The Caribbean (RBLAC)
Panama (home-based)
2021 - 2020
- Assessed national and local governments about methodologies to gather gender-sensitive data in the context of the sanitary COVID-19 crisis. Provided insight on socioeconomic and gender impacts of the pandemic in different national contexts, in collaboration with the UNDP Crisis Bureau. Conducted research on COVID-19 response measures at a global (see Projects: COVID-19 Global Gender Response Tracker) and national level. Led the design and implementation of georeferencing tools for care services in the region (see Projects: Georeferencing tool).
Consultant
International Labour Office/ Inter-American Center for the Development of Knowledge in Vocational Training (ILO/Cinterfor)
Montevideo
2018 - 2014
- Participated in projects dedicated to the analysis, description and evaluation of occupational structures and jobs in different industries and economic sectors in Uruguay.
Intern
International Labour Office/ Inter-American Center for the Development of Knowledge in Vocational Training (ILO/Cinterfor)
Montevideo
2013
- Assist in different tasks in Project: “Job Evaluation in the Construction Industry”. My activities mostly involved analyzing data from surveys and interviews directed at workers and employers of the construction industry, in order to update job descriptions and provide evidence for the design of certification policies.
Research Experience
Senior Researcher
Interdisciplinary Center for Development Studies - Uruguay (CIEDUR) - Gender and Development Department
Montevideo
2021 - 2016
- Research on Gender Issues, Economic and Social Development, Women’s Economic Autonomy, Public Policies, Labour Market and Inequality, through quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
Coordinator - Political Science Research Group: Human Rights
Gender and Transparency - Data and Macrodata Department - University of Buenos Aires (UBA)
Buenos Aires
2021
- Research on the role of government information in guaranteeing access to women’s rights. I coordinate a group of students that focus on improving methodologies to gather data on gender identity.
Research Assistant
Catholic University of Uruguay - Social and Political Sciences Department
Montevideo
2019 - 2018
- Collaborated in Urban Studies research and in Gender and Mobility projects.
Junior Researcher
Interdisciplinary Center for Development Studies - Uruguay (CIEDUR) - Gender and Development Department
Montevideo
2016 - 2015
- Assisted in gender-sensitive public policy evaluation processes.
Field Supervisor
Interdisciplinary Center for Development Studies - Uruguay (CIEDUR) - Gender and Development Department
Montevideo
2014
- Supervised field work in statistical surveys.
Research Assistant
University of the Republic - Faculty of Social Sciences - Institute of Political Sciences
Montevideo
2014 - 2013
- Assisted in research on political parties and foreign policy in Uruguay. Conducted interviews with national representatives and senators, and processed data from legislative census.
Honorary Collaborator
Catholic University of Uruguay
Montevideo
2013
- Processed data for a project that aimed to evaluate the performance of mayors and councilmen in Uruguay.
Teaching Experience
Lecturer in charge
Catholic University of Uruguay - Social and Political Sciences Department
Montevideo
2021 - 2020
- Undergraduate course in Sociology - Subject ‘Family, Gender and Generations’
Teaching Assistant
Interdisciplinary Center for Development Studies - Uruguay (CIEDUR) - Gender and Development Department
Virtual
2020
- Virtual course: ‘Feminism and the Challenges in Latin America: Pandemic, Technology and Care’
Publications
Journal Articles
De los Santos, Daniela & Fynn, Inés.
‘From Safety Net to Safety Trap: Informality and Telework During the Coronavirus Pandemic in Latin America.’ American Behavioral Scientist (ABS). https://doi.org/10.1177/00027642231155365
N/A
2023
Larrosa, Ivahanna, Espino, Alma & De los Santos, Daniela.
‘El enfoque de Derechos Humanos y la perspectiva de género en las Políticas Públicas: logros y desafíos para Uruguay’. Akademía. Revista Internacional y Comparada de Derechos Humanos, UNAM, 3(1), 403-447. https://bit.ly/3DxIRVs
N/A
2020
Espino, Alma & De los Santos, Daniela.
‘Futuro del trabajo en Uruguay. La visión de los actores del mundo laboral y social’. Revista MERCOSUR de políticas sociales, 3, 69-84. https://doi.org/10.28917/ism.2019-v3-69
N/A
2019
Book Chapters
Espino, Alma & De los Santos, Daniela.
‘Labour markets and informal work in the Global South’. In: Berik, Günseli y Kongar, Ebru (eds.). The Routledge Handbook of Feminist Economics. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429020612
N/A
2021
Espino, Alma & De los Santos, Daniela.
‘Pobreza y género en Uruguay: la capacitación laboral’. In: Pautassi, L. & Marco, F. (coords.). Feminismos, cuidados e institucionalidad: Homenaje a Nieves Rico. Fundación Medifé. https://bit.ly/3sJSb6j
N/A
2021
Hernández, Diego & De los Santos, Daniela.
‘Mobility and Gender Equity in Latin America: Different Mobile Burdens and Contributions in Montevideo (Uruguay)’. In: Oviedo, D., Villamizar, N. y Ardila, A. (eds.). Urban Mobility and Social Equity in Latin America: Evidence, Concepts, Methods. Emerald Group Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2044-994120200000012006
N/A
2020
De los Santos, Daniela.
‘Trayectorias vitales de adolescentes uruguayos y vulnerabilidad a mediano plazo entre 1991 y 2016: permanencias y cambios.’ In: Infancia, adolescencia, familias. Instituto Juan Pablo Terra. https://bit.ly/3oVSvgC
N/A
2019
Policy Briefs
Madrigal, Mariela, Álvarez, Marta, De los Santos, Daniela & Pardo, Renata.
’Multidimensional Poverty Index with a focus on women: A proposal for Latin America and the Caribbean’. UNDP Global Policy Network Brief. https://bit.ly/gender_mpi
N/A
2023
De los Santos, Daniela.
‘Mapping Care: Innovative tools for georeferencing care supply and demand in Latin America and the Caribbean’. UNDP-LAC – Policy Notes 14. https://bit.ly/undp_georeferencing_care
N/A
2022
Other Articles
Llanos, Beatriz, De los Santos, Daniela & Incio, José.
’Mujeres en movimiento(s): el poder del activismo, la incidencia y las estrategias digitales para impulsar transformaciones.’ Atenea. PNUD, ONU Mujeres e IDEA Internacional.
N/A
forthcoming
Espino, Alma, De los Santos, Daniela & Salvador, Soledad.
‘Impacto de la pandemia en el empleo y los cuidados desde una perspectiva de género en Uruguay’. RISEP Series (Social Science Research Network to face the Aftermath of the Pandemic), 14, https://bit.ly/3chDfU3
N/A
2021
Espino, Alma & De los Santos, Daniela.
‘Pandemia, políticas públicas y desigualdades de género en Uruguay’. UN Women. https://bit.ly/3cDLdr9
N/A
2020
De los Santos, Daniela & Salvador, Soledad.
‘Corresponsabilidad en los cuidados en la primera infancia y trayectorias laborales de las mujeres’. Ministry of Social Development. https://bit.ly/31bTYBL
N/A
2018
Salvador, Soledad & De los Santos, Daniela.
‘Economía del Cuidado, relaciones de trabajo y normas internacionales.’ Análisis, 2, FES Sindical (Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Asociation, Union Workers Project). https://bit.ly/3lwZdHT
N/A
2016
Reports and Working Papers
Álvarez, Marta, De los Santos, Daniela & Pardo, Renata.
’Mapping the socio-economic consequences of COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean and the adopted responses for recovery’. UNDP-LAC. https://bit.ly/mapping_consequences
N/A
2023
De los Santos, Daniela, Fernández, Mayra & Salvador, Soledad.
’Cambios en las estrategias de cuidado en el interior del país e impactos en la inserción laboral femenina (2014- 2018).’ Working paper - Project funded by National Agency of Innovation and Research. https://redi.anii.org.uy/jspui/handle/20.500.12381/588
N/A
2022
De los Santos, Daniela & Fernández, Mayra.
Comercio electrónico y género en Uruguay: transformaciones recientes y la mirada hacia la post-pandemia. CIEDUR - Gender and Commerce Network. https://bit.ly/3lwv23r
N/A
2021
Fernández, Mayra & De los Santos, Daniela.
Encuesta a personas dueñas de emprendimientos que funcionan a través del comercio electrónico. CIEDUR - Gender and Commerce Network. https://bit.ly/3oWnTvt
N/A
2021
De los Santos, Daniela.
Género y Vulnerabilidad en Honduras: Análisis sobre el otorgamiento de transferencias a trabajadores y trabajadoras afectadas por la pandemia del COVID-19. UNDP.
N/A
2021
De los Santos, Daniela.
Encuesta a Mujeres Empresarias. CIEDUR - Chamber of Commerce, Uruguay. https://bit.ly/3gdUSW1
N/A
2020
Espino, Alma & De los Santos, Daniela.
El futuro del trabajo en los países del MERCOSUR. Capitulo Uruguay. Social Institute of Mercosur. https://bit.ly/3b1XvqA
N/A
2019
Espino, Alma & De los Santos, Daniela.
La segregación horizontal de género de los mercados laborales de nueve países de América Latina y el Caribe: implicancias para las desigualdades entre hombres y mujeres. ILO-UNDP. https://bit.ly/37M95En
N/A
2019
Espino, A., Salvador, S., De los Santos, D., Alles, V. & Porto, C.
Mapa de género del mercado de trabajo, 2017. CIEDUR. http://mapadegenero.ciedur.org.uy/
N/A
2017
Achievements
Research Grant Juan Pablo Terra
Juan Pablo Terra Research Projects Contest.
Montevideo
2017 - 2016
- Topic: Transition to Adulthood.
Research Grant for Young Researches ECLAC-MIDES
ECLAC-Ministry of Development Research Projects Contest.
Montevideo
2017
- Topic: Homelessness.
Scholarship of Academic Excellence
Catholic University of Uruguay
Montevideo
2014 - 2010
- 100% funding for Bachelor Degree.
Dissemination Activities
Presentations
Gender and E-Commerce in Uruguay
Webinar presenting the results of investigation ‘Comercio electrónico y género en Uruguay: transformaciones recientes y la mirada hacia la post-pandemia’, held by CIEDUR.
Virtual
2021
¿Qué desafíos enfrentan las mujeres trabajadoras hoy y ante el escenario post-pandemia?’
Webinar: “Challenges of the Future of Work for Gender Equality during the pandemic”, CIEDUR
Virtual
2020
‘Corresponsabilidad en los cuidados en la primera infancia y trayectorias laborales de las mujeres’.
Presentation in seminar on Views on Care Policy, held by the Care Academic Network
Montevideo
2019
‘Trayectorias vitales de adolescentes uruguayos y vulnerabilidad a mediano plazo entre 1991 y 2016: permanencias y cambios’.
Presentation of the book ‘Infancia, adolescencia, familias’ [Childhood, Adolescence, Families]
Montevideo
2019
‘Economía del cuidado, relaciones de trabajo y normas internacionales’.
Presentation for COSEC-FES (Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung) on care economy and international relations.
San Salvador
2018
‘Corresponsabilidad en los cuidados en la primera infancia y trayectorias laborales de las mujeres’.
Seminar on Research for Early Childhood Policies, UCC/MIDES
Montevideo
2018
Workshops
’Cambios en las estrategias de cuidado en el interior del país e impactos en la inserción laboral femenina (2014- 2018).’
Workshop with public officials working in care policy in Uruguay, presentation of Working paper (see Publications).
Montevideo
2022
Gender-sensitive Indicators and Monitoring and Evaluation Systems
I have facilitated this workshop in three instances for internal UNDP capacity development instances, as well as in three training sessions for public officials in Honduras (see example here), between July 2020 and October 2021.
Panama (virtual) | Tegucigalpa (virtual)
2021 - 2020
Analysis of the impacts of the COVID-19 on workers of six economic sectors
Workshop: “Situation of Women in the Labor Market: challenges in the new context”, held by the Trade Union Confederation of the Americas (TUCA). Six economic sectors in the Americas were analysed in-depth: Tourism, Care and Domestic Work, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Informal sector and Retail.
Virtual
2020
‘Mujeres y Trabajo del Futuro en América Latina y El Caribe’.
Workshops held by the Women’s Comitee of the Trade Union Confederation of the Americas (TUCA) on gender and the future of work.
Bogotá
2018
Press
Impact of the pandemic on gender gaps in Uruguay
Radio Interview - Programme ‘Así Nos Va’ - Carve Radio.
Montevideo
2021
‘¿Cuál es el futuro del trabajo?’
Interview in Podcast FES LATINA about perspectives on the future of work in the face of the pandemic.
Bogotá
2020
‘El futuro del trabajo. Una perspectiva para Uruguay.’
Article in Academic Blog Va de Nuevo.
Montevideo
2019
Social Network Analysis
UNDP
N/A
2021
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